OBD Guide

U01A6

Lost Communication With Hybrid/EV Battery Interface Control Module G

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Reduced power or inability to use electric mode
  • Errors in the hybrid/electric powertrain system
  • Inability to charge the battery

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the CAN bus
  • Poor contact in battery control module connectors
  • Battery management module malfunction
  • Problems with module power supply (blown fuse)
  • Software error in control module

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the CAN bus and connections
  2. Inspect the battery control module connectors for corrosion or damage.
  3. Check fuses associated with the module
  4. Scan the module for additional errors
  5. If necessary, replace or reflash the battery management module
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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